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Wedding photographer Heloisa Todescatt of Paraná, Brazil was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Paraná, Brazil wedding photographer Heloisa Todescatt for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Assis Chateaubriand Wedding Farm.

The most artistic and creative wedding photographers around the world enter their images in the AG WPJA photography competitions because they appreciate having the opportunity to have their work recognized by our judges.

2023 v04 Artistic Guild Judges

Denny Simmons, Jeanie Adams-Smith, Lisa Krantz, Tom Reese
East Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Patrick Mateer

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Wedding photographer Patrick Mateer of East Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded East Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom wedding photographer Patrick Mateer for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Thwaite Mills, Yorkshire, England.

The most artistic and creative wedding photographers around the world enter their images in the AG WPJA photography competitions because they appreciate having the opportunity to have their work recognized by our judges.

2021 v04 Artistic Guild Judges

Jim Gehrz, Justin Merriman, Mary Vignoles, Jen Tse
California, United States

Drew Bird

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Photograph 2649481 was awarded to California, United States wedding photographer Drew Bird for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present California, United States wedding photographer Drew Bird with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at San Francisco.

The very best documentary-style wedding photographers from around the globe submit their best images to the Wedding Photojournalist Association’s photography contests because they appreciate having the opportunity to be awarded in this field. Their images are scrutinized by some of the most notable and respected working photojournalists and picture editors in the news industry (not the wedding industry). Winning in these contests is a major accomplishment for a professional wedding photographer.

2021 v04 Photography Competition Judges

Jackie Bell, David Leeson, Mary Calvert, William Snyder
Sichuan, China

Cheng Guo

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Wedding photographer Cheng Guo of Sichuan, China was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Sichuan, China wedding photographer Cheng Guo for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Sichuan, CN.

The most artistic and creative wedding photographers around the world enter their images in the AG WPJA photography competitions because they appreciate having the opportunity to have their work recognized by our judges.

2020 v04 Artistic Guild Judges

Denny Simmons, Jim Gehrz, Mary Calvert, Susan Walsh
Colorado, United States

Stacy Gillespie

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Photograph 2593739 was awarded to Colorado, United States wedding photographer Stacy Gillespie for being the best in documentary wedding photography.

The WPJA is pleased to present Colorado, United States wedding photographer Stacy Gillespie with an official Master Piece Award as recognition for exceptional wedding photojournalism at Colorado.

The very top reportage-style wedding photographers from around the world submit their top images to the Wedding Photojournalist Association’s photography contests because they appreciate having the opportunity to be recognized in this field. Their images are scrutinized by some of the most notable and respected working photojournalists and picture editors in the news industry (not the wedding industry). Winning in these contests is a true accomplishment for a professional wedding photographer.

2020 v02 Photography Competition Judges

David Leeson, Denny Simmons, Kathleen Flynn, Tom Reese
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Lucas Coutinho

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Wedding photographer Lucas Coutinho of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil was awarded by the Artistic Guild of the WPJA for this creative wedding photograph.

The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association has awarded Rio de Janeiro, Brazil wedding photographer Lucas Coutinho for outstanding and creative wedding photography at Rio de Janeiro.

The most artistic and creative wedding photographers around the world enter their images in the AG WPJA photography competitions because they appreciate having the opportunity to have their work recognized by our judges.

2019 v04 Artistic Guild Judges

David Leeson, Martha Rial, Michael Ainsworth, Mary Vignoles

Wedding photographer Jennifer Partington, was awarded place for photo 283576 in the category for the WPJA's .

The WPJA contest judges presented Jennifer Partington, a Ontario, Canada wedding photographer, with this Master Piece Award as recognition for top wedding photojournalism in the industry.

The leading documentary wedding photographers in the world enter their best photos to the Wedding Photojournalist Association's photography competitions. They want their wedding reportage photographs to be evaluated and selected by some of the most notable and respected working picture editors and photojournalists in the news industry (these are not wedding photographers or other WPJA members judging their work). Winning these competitions is a true accomplishment for a wedding photographer.

2009 Q4 Judges

David Leeson, David Stephenson, Eric Strachan, Loup Langton, Seth Resnick

Judges

  • Great concept and another really stellar image. Well done...

Wedding photographer David Tucker, was awarded place for photo 50256 in the category for the WPJA's .

The WPJA contest judges presented David Tucker, a wedding photographer, with this Master Piece Award as recognition for top wedding photojournalism in the industry.

The leading documentary wedding photographers in the world enter their best photos to the Wedding Photojournalist Association's photography competitions. They want their wedding reportage photographs to be evaluated and selected by some of the most notable and respected working picture editors and photojournalists in the news industry (these are not wedding photographers or other WPJA members judging their work). Winning these competitions is a true accomplishment for a wedding photographer.

2005 Winter Judges

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    Wedding photographer Marek Bodzioch, was awarded place for photo 324976 in the category for the WPJA's .

    The WPJA contest judges presented Marek Bodzioch, a Poland wedding photographer, with this Master Piece Award as recognition for top wedding photojournalism in the industry.

    The leading documentary wedding photographers in the world enter their best photos to the Wedding Photojournalist Association's photography competitions. They want their wedding reportage photographs to be evaluated and selected by some of the most notable and respected working picture editors and photojournalists in the news industry (these are not wedding photographers or other WPJA members judging their work). Winning these competitions is a true accomplishment for a wedding photographer.

    2009 Q4 Judges

    David Leeson, David Stephenson, Eric Strachan, Loup Langton, Seth Resnick

    Judges

    • Well executed and has great light. This dress was truly trashed more so that the majority of the other entries.
    Minnesota, United States

    Justin Graddy

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    Wedding photographer Justin Graddy, was awarded place for photo 202886 in the category for the WPJA's .

    The WPJA contest judges presented Justin Graddy, a Minnesota, United States wedding photographer, with this Master Piece Award as recognition for top wedding photojournalism in the industry.

    The leading documentary wedding photographers in the world enter their best photos to the Wedding Photojournalist Association's photography competitions. They want their wedding reportage photographs to be evaluated and selected by some of the most notable and respected working picture editors and photojournalists in the news industry (these are not wedding photographers or other WPJA members judging their work). Winning these competitions is a true accomplishment for a wedding photographer.

    2009 Q2 Judges

    Amanda Voisard, Denis Finley, Renée C. Byer, Ross Taylor

    Judges

    • Sometimes a simple detail will do to capture an idea. No need for a face, a person or a scene here. There is just enough in this lovely detail to make a statement about the dress and leaves the rest to the imagination.

    WPJA contest judges have been recognized by their industry peers, winning top awards as staff picture editors, staff photojournalists, and newsroom mentors while working for these and other leading publications and journalism organizations.